Chapter 2
Hey guys! Here's a chapter two. I hope you enjoyed the last chapter. I know I enjoyed writing it! :P I own nothing. I wish I did. But I don't.
Previously on: The Birth of Renegade
"Of course I have." the mercenary grinned as he said darkly "I'm the one who killed him."
Now:
Batman stared at the man in shock. Roy however, didn't look too phased, as if he'd heard the information before. Finally, Batman's rage got the better of him, and he spoke in a tone that promised pain to anyone who tried to defy him.
"You killed him?"
Renegade sighed sadly, his eyes dropping from Batmans face, to his lap.
"I didn't want to. But he….he told me to."
Batman frowned. That didn't sound like the Robin he'd known.
"What do you mean he told you to? Robin asked you to kill him?"
Renegade sighed.
"Yes and no. No, because my order were from Slade Wilson. Yes because...because Slade was trying to turn Robin into a mercenary like he did me, but Robin kept refusing. In the end, I guess Robin just got tired of fighting him, because when I walked into our cell, sword in hand, he looked me in the eyes and said 'do it.' I made it as quick and painless as I could, I promise you that Mr. Wayne."
Batman's eyes were wide again, and he was glad the Joker was now unconscious. Quickly, Batman grabbed the front of Renegades uniform, hauling him to his feet, as the Dark Knight whispered in the fearful mercenary's face,
"How do you know my name?"
Renegade simply stared at Batman, holding his own against a batglare so strong even Robin would have flinched.
"Robin told me everything. He knew he was going to die for defying Slade, and Slade knew everything already, so he didn't see the point in keeping secrets anymore."
Batman continued to glare at Renegade as he asked
"Why didn't you spare him?"
At this point, Renegade had obviously had enough, as he yelled his next statement.
"BECAUSE I KNEW I COULD GIVE HIM A PAINLESS DEATH WHEREAS SLADE WOULD MAKE IT AS PAINFUL AS HE COULD! I NEVER GOT THE CHOICE OF DIE OR BECOME A MERCENARY. SLADE TORTURED ME, AND HAD PSIMON REMOVE ALL MEMORIES OF WHO I WAS." in a slightly quieter voice he finished "I don't even know my name."
Batman let go of Renegades shirt, and the young man caught himself with ease. After a few seconds, Batman asked
"How old are you?"
Renegade sighed.
"I'm twenty-one. I was in Slade's control for eight years. I was 13 when I became a mercenary and...and killed Robin."
"Eight years." Batman muttered under his breath. "Robin was taken eight years ago when he was 13."
Renegade froze, his body entirely still, before he dropped his head into his hands.
"I didn't know. I thought he was older. Oh god! I'm so so sorry!"
Batman glanced over at Roy, who shrugged. He wasn't sure what to do, since this was the first time they'd ever interacted with a mercenary this sensitive. After a few seconds, Batman asked
"Why didn't you kill the Joker? Your job is to kill people for money isn't it?"
Renegade pulled his head out of his hands, and sighed.
"Yeah, but two things. One, the Joker wasn't my target, and two, no one's paying me to kill anyone else at the moment. I'm just kinda wandering Bludhaven looking for troublemakers. According to Roy here, I do a better job at finding them then the Bludhaven police do."
Batman raised an eyebrow at Roy.
"What? It's true, he does. The BCPD sucks man. That's why I moved out of there."
Batman sighed, before turning back to Renegade.
"What's your real name?"
Instantly, the mercenary was on the defense.
"Why does it matter what my name is?"
Batman growled.
"Because you knew mine. I'd like to know yours."
Renegade continued to watch Batman, before drawing a gun from the holster on his left side, aiming it at Batmans head.
"Are you threatening me Bruce Wayne? You may be Batman, but you're not immortal."
Batman narrowed his eyes, and took a step forward. The moment his foot hit the ground however, Renegade clicked the safety off. He tilted his head the right, a smirk playing on the corner of lips. "Don't test me Bruce. I'm not afraid to pull this trigger. But feel free to call my bluff."
Batman narrowed his eyes, but backed off. Renegade didn't put the gun down, or flick the safety off. Roy spoke.
"Come on dude. He's not going to hurt you. He's just pissed that you know our names and we don't know yours."
Renegade sighed, before dropping his gun arm to his side. After a few seconds, he spoke under his breath,
"I don't know my name."
Batman frowned.
"How do you not know your own name?"\
Renegade sighed.
"I think when Slade kidnapped me, he removed my memories or something. When I woke up, tied to a chair when I was 13, he told me my name was Renegade and that was that. He never let me ask questions, so I never did."
Roy walked over to Renegade, slinging his arm over the young Mercenary of Bludhaven.
"It's alright dude. You don't need a name. Renegade suits you just fine."
Renegade hung his head, and said under his breath,
"It means traitor Roy. Is that really what I am? A traitor? If so, then who did I betray?"
Roy looked over to Batman for help, but the Dark Knight remained stoic. After a few seconds, he spoke.
"You said you roam Bludhaven?"
Renegade nodded, and Batman snorted. "Are you aware this is Gotham?"
Renegade tilted his head.
"Are you aware this is Bludhaven?"
Batman frowned, but before he could debate with the man, Roy leaned over and whispered
"This is actually Bludhaven."
Batman took a deep breath to calm himself, before he walked around Renegade, and swung the Joker over his shoulder.
"I'll be in touch mercenary. I want to learn more about you."
Renegade waited for Roy and Batman to leave, before he sighed.
"So do I."
Oh man! Was that crappy? I think it was crappy. But I liked it so….do I do Roy and Batman right? Or wrong? I feel it's the latter. Anyway, please review! They make me happy, and give me a reason to write more.